Donald Eugene Swope, 89 of Kansas City, Missouri passed away August 12, 2021 at his residence.

Donald was born February 12, 1932 in Centerview, Missouri the son of Charles Everett Swope and Della Amy (Graves) Swope. He served four years as a Corporate Clerk in the Army, being stationed in Korea with the First Calvary Division as rank SPEC 2.  Donald was united in Marriage to Ruby Lockard on July 6, 1956 in Warrensburg, Missouri. While residing in Warrensburg, he was employed at the Howard Ready Mix plant and transitioned into Missouri Gas Energy in Warrensburg.  He later moved to Higginsville, Missouri as a serviceman for Missouri Gas Energy, where he retired.

Survivors include: his sisters: Mary Lou Angle and Katie; brother: Bill Swope; grandchild: Robert "Bob" (Kristi) Swope; great grandchildren: Bennett Swope and Brayden Swope; and significant other: Lois Ruff.  He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse: Ruby Swope; and son: Larry Swope.

Memorial Services:  will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Gina Johnson of First Christian Church officiating. Interment will follow at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg, Missouri.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net